Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Bedside Cabinets 60% Cotton

60% Cotton

Salvaged from a Haveli (a large residence owned by a wealthy family) it dates from the late 18th century

While the structure itself is newly made

Qashqai Rugs (sometimes called "Kashgai") take their name from the nomadic tribal people of the same name who inhabit the Fars province in Southwest Iran

These chairs were known as officials hat chairs because the shape of the back was reminiscent of an officials hatThey are usually made from elm or red elm

Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Bedside Cabinets 60% CottonFrom Eastern Tibet, this chest is particularly special. Depicting the guardian spirit Zeeba, this chest would have been used for storage of religious items either in homes or monasteries. Zeeba, often called Kirtimukha (meaning the face of majesty) (also named Ziba Zipak) is a monstrous creature whose symbol is frequently found across China, Tibet & India. Also known as the 'Monster of Greed' (T'ao t'ieh in Chinese), 'Creature Without a Name' or 'Face